Handgrip strength is positively related to blood pressure and hypertension risk: results from the National Health and nutrition examination survey

• DOI: 10.1186/s12944-018-0734-4
• Publication Date: 2018-04-17T11:01:49Z
• Authors: Chao Ji; Liqiang Zheng; Rui Zhang; Qijun Wu; Yuhong Zhao
• Keywords: Prehypertension; Hand strength; Clinical nutrition

Isometric handgrip resistance exercise, a nonpharmacological lifestyle modification, has been recommended as first-line treatment for hypertension. This study aimed to examine the relationship of strength blood pressure and risk hypertension.The responses examination 4597 participants in National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed this study. Systolic (SBP) diastolic (DBP) transformed age- sex-specific z-scores. Handgrip was adjusted by weight (kg) converted an z-score. The relationships SBP DBP Pearson correlation test multivariable linear regression. Binary logistic regression used analyze association between prevalence hypertension.Handgrip positively related higher men women. In men, models revealed that increased associated with hypertension after adjusting age, BMI, smoking drinking status; OR 1.24 (95%CI: 1.04-1.48). After stratifying on significantly hypertensions status overweight obese men; 1.31 1.05-1.63). No significant associations observed women.Increased is especially strong may be